Consultant Palliative Medicine Specialist

Employer: Anam Cara Geelong
Location: Geelong
Type: Part Time, Casual
Closing Date:  31 August 2025

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Anam Cara Geelong (Anam Cara) is a values-based organisation. We care deeply about our community and our people. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible and inclusive workplace in a supportive team environment. Our world-class facility, located at Deakin University in Waurn Ponds, has been purposefully designed to deliver palliative care in a hospital setting that offers the warmth and comfort of home. We provide compassionate care which includes a 12-bed inpatient palliative care unit, outpatient services and a Living Well Palliative Care Day program.

Working In The Region:
Living and working in the Geelong, Surf Coast, and Bellarine region offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and opportunity. Just an hour from Melbourne, this vibrant area combines stunning coastal landscapes, charming towns and a strong sense of community. Working with a growing organisation in Geelong means you can enjoy a rewarding career while embracing a relaxed, coastal lifestyle without having to compromise on either.

About the Role:
The Palliative Medicine Specialist at Anam Cara will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. In this integral role, you will be responsible for delivering person-centred, holistic and high-quality palliative care services that aim to enhance the quality of life for our patients and their families.

You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team which includes a Spiritual Care practitioner and Art Therapist, to alleviate suffering, manage symptoms and support patients in their journey towards a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience. The role also involves exciting opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, and the supervision of medical students as part of our commitment to education and continuous improvement in palliative care.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone who:

• Is registered with AHPRA as a medical practitioner. 
• Has a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Palliative Care) or Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine. 
• Can provide evidence of continuing practice and medical education in Palliative Care medicine. 
• Can demonstrate a strong commitment to guest and family-centered care and a compassionate approach to guest interactions. 
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Has knowledge of pain and symptom management, ethical issues in end-of-life care, and advance care planning.

What is offered

At Anam Cara Our Values guide us to show Respect, Dignity, Accountability, Compassion and Excellence.

Benefits of joining the Anam Cara Team: 

•  You will make a difference: Contribute to the well-being of patients with your exceptional skills. 
• Growth opportunities: Advance your career in a supportive environment. 
• Collaborative team: Join a diverse group of professionals who share your passion. 
• Competitive remuneration: We value your skills and offer competitive remuneration with salary packaging.